

Jerry Hertaus
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jerry Hertaus
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 33A
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
100%
2018-19
100%
2018
100%
2019
96%, 93% (cum.)†
2018
90%
2018
86%, 81% (cum.)†
2019-20
|100%
2018-19
|100%
2018
|100%
2019
|96%, 93% (cum.)†
2018
|86%, 81% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
0%, 24% (cum.)†
2019
6%, 10% (cum.)†
2017-18
0%
2019
|0%, 24% (cum.)†
2019
|6%, 10% (cum.)†
2017-18
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC
*Minnesota Gun Owners PAC
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (2)
Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC
Republican Party of Minnesota
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2016)
Tom Emmer (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
David J. Osmek (2018)
Tom Emmer (2012)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
With $25 trillion dollars of national debt and zero inflation, it would take nearly fifty years and reducing all federal spending by 10% to be debt free. We can and must stop spending our children's future. Political leaders at the federal level do not have any incentive to reduce spending. Our constitutional republic and the restraints on spending were significantly altered with the 17th amendment. We need a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Term limits for US Congress too.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That government may not impose a specific religious doctrine upon the citizenry, but not prohibit the free exercise of any religious belief by the people.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Have government pay the full cost of Medi-Care services by providers and stop the 40 year long corruption of health care pricing by inducing cost shifting to privately insured for services that government overpromises and underdelivers in the Medi-Care Program. There is way too much waste and fraud under Medi-Care
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who meets the minimum requirements and laws of the United States to legally immigrate here.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the sanctity of life. That every life is precious regardless of age, race, creed or origin. I beleive that the taking of another life except in circumstances of self-defense is unconscionable. I value private property and work as a means to achieve independence and prosperity.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Legislative Record Honoree of the American Conservative Union Honoree of the Legislative Evaluation Assembly Honoree of the National Federation of Independent Businesses Recorded votes serving upon the committees of: Ways & Means State Governemnt Finance Tax Committee Property Tax Committee
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
State Representative 8 years Mayor 2 years Planning Commission Chair 7 years Local Chamber of Commerce President 3 years Business Owner 40 years New Home Contractor 36 years Real Estate Broker 32 years Landscape Contractor 29 years Retail Owner 14 years Farmer 30 years CCU/ICU Nurse 12 years
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Hunting and outdoor enthusiast! Camping, Hiking, fishing and more.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Few if any except to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons and criminals.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, but it will be if we continue to divide this country through the advancement of identity politics creating divisiveness rather than unity.
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